BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has set aside the acquisition of 36 guntas of land in Devarabeesanahalli, ruling that the process was carried out in bad faith and did not meet the constitutional requirement of serving a public purpose. In strong observations, the court said the acquisition appeared to benefit land speculators and private interests […]
Bengaluru, February 27, 2026:The Karnataka Government has approved the Cauvery Stage VI drinking water project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at supplying safe and reliable water to nearly 30 lakh people in and around Bengaluru. The decision was taken during a recent Cabinet meeting as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen urban water security. […]
Bengaluru, Feb 2026: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has intensified its crackdown on property tax evasion across the city, uncovering nearly ₹688 crore in unpaid property taxes through a technology-driven verification exercise. The drive has already led to the auction of tax-default properties as authorities move to recover long-pending dues and improve civic revenue collections. […]
Bengaluru — February 2026 The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has intensified regulatory oversight by issuing notices to promoters who have failed to submit mandatory quarterly project updates. The Authority has made it clear that penalties and recovery proceedings will begin from April 1, 2026 if compliance is not ensured. Mandatory Disclosures Under Regulatory […]
Bengaluru: Homebuyers across Karnataka have urged the state government to introduce clearer timelines and stronger enforcement mechanisms in the proposed Karnataka Apartment Bill to safeguard their rights on title transfer, apartment association registration, and compliance with Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) norms. Buyer groups say the new legislation must remove long-standing ambiguities that have allowed […]
Bengaluru, February 9, 2026 — In a significant move to promote vertical development and optimize land use, the Karnataka government has expanded building norms in designated industrial areas by allowing a higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 5.2. The revised regulations are expected to transform Bengaluru’s skyline and draw fresh investment into high-rise […]
Bengaluru: In a significant move to protect homebuyers, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) tribunal has ruled that real estate developers must mandatorily hand over Section 16 insurance documents to apartment buyers. These documents cover construction quality and structural safety of residential projects. Failure to comply will make builders financially liable for any defect […]
Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) has introduced a strict penalty regime starting FY 2025-26 to ensure timely submission of quarterly progress reports (QPRs) by real estate promoters. Promoters must upload these reports on the K-RERA portal within 15 days after each quarter ends, or face a ₹25,000 fine per delayed quarter. Penalty Details The […]
Bengaluru, January 30, 2026 – The Karnataka High Court has taken up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the December 2025 demolition of over 300 houses in Wasim Layout and Fakir Colony (also known as Old Fakir Colony) in Kogilu village near Yelahanka, North Bengaluru, amid claims of illegal encroachment on government lake-catchment land earmarked […]
The Karnataka High Court recently upheld the Bangalore Development Authority’s (BDA) land acquisition for the Banashankari VI Stage extension, dismissing appeals from landowners challenging the process. This ruling affirms decades-old notifications and prioritizes urban development in Bengaluru. Court Decision Details A division bench of Justices DK Singh and Tara Vitasta Ganju dismissed writ appeals by […]
